Honor held a pre-MWC 2024 event in Barcelona, Spain. The company unveiled a host of new products for the global markets. These include a smartphone, foldable phones, laptop, and a tablet. The brand has introduced the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design (unboxing and review) foldable phone. As the name suggests, this offering stems from Honor’s collaboration with carmaker Porsche. The global variant is similar to the one launched in China last month. 

Honor Magic V2 RSR specifications and global pricing

The Honor Magic V2 RSR has a dual-toned back panel with a triangular-shaped protruding camera island that is called a flyline-like camera porthole. The back panel is touted to feature a flyline-like body design similar to the one found on the legendary sports car delivering a sense of pulsating sportiness. Other design elements on the device include a fiberglass body, sculptural texture, and titanium alloy lettering. 

The Honor Magic V2 RSR’s display boasts an anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield glass technology that is claimed to be 10 times wear-resistant as well as drop-resistant. The foldable phone offers a 6.43-inch cover screen and a 7.92-inch internal display. Both OLED panels have a 120Hz LTPO refresh rate. The external screen bears a resolution of 2376 x 1060 pixels with 2500 nits peak brightness. Meanwhile, the internal display has a pixel resolution of 2344 x 2156 pixels and 1,600 max brightness. 

The Honor Magic V2 RSR has an ultra-slim design measuring just 9.9mm when folded and 4.7mm in thickness when unfolded. Honor says that the device is equipped with a titanium hinge. It has a suspended water-drop support making the folding experience seamless and offering a crease-free experience when unfolded. 

Under the hood, the Honor Magic V2 RSR houses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It also has an Honor C1 RF enhancement chipset. The foldable phone packs 16GB RAM and 1TB ROM. runs on MagicOS with features like dual space, AI privacy call, and more. 

On the optics front, the Honor Magic V2 RSR has a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 20MP telephoto unit with 40x support. Both the internal and external screens have a 16MP snapper housed in a punch-hole cutout for selfies and video calling. There is also an 8×8 dToF laser focusing system, flicker sensor, and a temperature sensor. 

The Honor Magic V2 RSR is offered in Agate Grey colors. It carries a price tag of EUR 2,699 and is offered in sole 16GB + 1TB configuration. The foldable phone is up for pre-orders starting today with sales commencing from March 18. 

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Because of its ultra-thin and light body, the HONOR Magic V2 is a lot of people’s favorite in 2023. After all, people just hate phones that are too heavy and too thick. HONOR saw that people liked the V2 so much that they announced the Magic V2 RSR. Although it’s not the Magic V3, this PORSCHE DESIGN version here is a bit different compared to the regular one. So first let me introduce you guys to some of the upgrades.

Unboxing

One of the big upgrades is the accessories. Look at the box, it’s so big, which means there must be a lot of accessories. When you open the lid, in addition to the phone, there’s a stylus next to it. With that kind of price tag, it makes sense to give away a stylus I think. Underneath them are three boxes and a card pin.

Let’s start with the box in the center. Inside there is a very delicate case that is similar in design to the back cover of the phone. There is also a long case inside that is designed for the stylus. It’s also textured with vegan leather and the lid is magnetic, which really makes the stylus look like a fancy fountain pen.

The remaining two large boxes look as if they are identical, and in fact they are. Both are 66w chargers with USB A to C cables, the only difference is the type of plug they come with. Because this is the global version of the phone, they don’t know which type of socket is used in your region.

Some brands will give you two chargers even if you just buy one phone, while there are some brands that won’t give you even one charger. I think we all know which phone will be more favorable.

Design

Of course, the biggest change in the phone is the back cover design, which is made by the collaboration with PORSCHE. What do you think of this design? HONOR says its back cover is inspired by the sleek exteriors and durability of the Porsche 911. The camera module is also inspired by the precision and performance of Porsche cars. I do feel that this is better looking and more business-like than the regular version.

Whenever I mention the Magic V2, I have to bring up the incredible thickness and weight. Of course, the RSR version keeps that up, only 4g heavier than the regular version, but still lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

About that stylus in the box, to be honest, it’s the first time I’ve used a stylus on a HONOR foldable phone. I was shocked by its super low writing latency. If I didn’t take the shot in slow motion, I couldn’t even feel the latency. Previously, such a writing experience was only available on the iPad, and I’m glad that HONOR has done the same.

Anyway, for a foldable phone, the Magic V2 RSR made a great first impression. I have nothing to complain about.

Display

The Magic V2 RSR version has the same screen as the regular version, both the internal and external screens. However, if you purchase the RSR version, you will get an upgrade to the external screen protection glass.

This NanoCrystal Shield glass is ten times more drop and scratch-resistant than the regular Nanocrystal glass. Plus it can hovered so you can do what I do: shoot without a tripod, even with the screen underneath, without fear of getting scratched.

Camera

Speaking of the camera, HONOR has also put a lot of effort into the Magic V2. Let’s start with a feature unique to the RSR version: the watermark. How do you let people know you’ve got a new phone? Aside from putting the phone right in their faces, the other most direct way is to post a photo with a watermark on IG or Twitter. That way the world knows you bought a new foldable phone designed by Porsche.

Other than that feature, the hardware and software are just like the regular version. All three cameras perform well with vibrant colors and good dynamic range. Even at night, it retains superb detail. Is it because it has a strong sharpening algorithm? No. It doesn’t sharpen much and the hairs all look natural.

By the way, the macro feature of its ultra-wide camera is better than expected. I’m happy to use the macro mode to take such photos. For a foldable phone, the Magic V2 RSR is as good as many flagship phones. I’m still very pleased with the camera system.

The AI Motion Sensing Capture feature should also be one of the highlights of Magic V2. With AI, it can automatically help you capture some great moments when you forgot to press the shutter. I think this feature is very helpful for people who have pets or kids. You know, they are always not very cooperative with you when taking photos.

It doesn’t always capture the image you want, but it’s always good to have this feature as insurance. Compared to Live Photos, I prefer this solution for taking pictures of moving objects.

Foldable ecosystem

HONOR collaborated with Gameloft together to exclusively make the Asphalt 9: Legends compatible with the whole Magic V2 Series, including the special edition with PORSCHE DESIGN, which marks a significant milestone in the mobile gaming industry. HONOR Magic V2 Serie is the world’s first foldable phone to run this game at 120 FPS with a remastered gaming image quality. It’s another step that HONOR with its partner has made to build an open collaborative and innovative foldable ecosystem.

Conclusion

Obviously, the Magic V2 RSR version is designed for those who feel that the regular version isn’t special enough. It has a more premium design, more scratch-resistant protective glass, more personalized watermarks, and more accessories, such as two chargers and a stylus. I think the V2 RSR should be HONOR’s new Best Buy foldable phone until the Magic V3 comes.

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HONOR has teamed up with Gameloft to improve the gaming experience on foldable smartphones, intended for the HONOR Magic V2 RSR PORSCHE DESIGN smartphone which will be launching at MWC 2024. This partnership brings an optimized version of Asphalt 9: Legends, specially designed for the unique displays of foldable devices. It’s the first to offer 120 FPS gameplay at a higher resolution on foldable smartphones, aiming to provide a better gaming experience.

Fei Fang, President of HONOR’s Product Line, states that this collaboration with Gameloft aims to improve the gaming experience on HONOR’s foldable devices.

Henry Pan, Vice President of Global Business Development OEM at Gameloft, explained that the collaboration combines Gameloft’s game development expertise with HONOR’s foldable hardware innovation. This partnership aims to address the market gap for advanced gaming experiences on foldable smartphones, which was previously limited by design constraints.

As per HONOR, the optimized Asphalt 9: Legends takes advantage of the larger screens and advanced hardware of foldable phones to offer gamers fluid and high-definition visuals, quick response times, and an immersive gaming environment. Technological advancements like shader replacement and GPU-based edge reconstruction improve the game’s performance on the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR.

The Asphalt 9: Legends is expected to be released in February 2024 on Google Play for the HONOR Magic V2 Series. The game will also be compatible with the globally available HONOR Magic V2, which is available with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage in Purple and Black. Further details on the global release and pricing of the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR are said to be provided soon, so stay tuned.

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Honor has confirmed its presence at the Mobile World Congress next month in Barcelona, Spain. This year, MWC is taking place from February 26 to February 29. The Chinese brand has revealed what it has in store for us at the event on February 25. Meanwhile, earlier today, Honor also confirmed the launch of the X9b smartphone in India on February 15. 

Honor confirms MWC event

Honor will be hosting its event on February 25 at 2 pm local time. The brand has confirmed that it will announce the Magic 6 series smartphones and the Magic V2 RSR foldable phones at the event. The Honor Magic 6 series comprises the standard and pro models. There’s also the Magic 6 Lite that is available in a few global markets. It is not expected to tag along with the other variants. 

Both the Honor Magic 6 series and the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design have debuted in China earlier this month. Hence, the global variants are expected to come with the same specifications. 

The Honor Magic 6 duo are powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. They boast a 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display with LTPO and 1,800 nits peak brightness. The phones sport a circular camera module with the Pro model featuring a 180MP periscope lens and a variable aperture. 

As for the Magic V2 RSR, it is a product of collaboration between Honor and Porsche. It features an aerodynamic body island with a sleek sliding side window. The external screen glass from Porsche Design now features a silicon nitride coating, enhancing scratch and drop resistance. The core specifications of the Magic V2 RSR are the same as the standard model. 

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